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In nature, 20 different amino acids can be coded by 4 different nucleotides (A, T, G & C). Suppose the number of available nucleotides increases to 6 (A, T, G , C, X & Y), for the genetic code to be made up of codons having equal number of nucleotides, what would be the minimum number of nucleotides required for each codon?
Explanation
Mechanistically, quantitative reasoning involves ratio, percentage and series logic determine correct calculation. This validates Two because it meets mathematical and logical criteria, a pattern repeatedly demonstrated in aptitude and reasoning research.
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